Amid Decline in Film Production, Equipment Rental Company Exits Atlanta

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, May 4th, 2026

Studio and equipment rental company Quixote is winding down its Atlanta production services business as part of a broader strategy to save millions in costs amid a downturn in film production in the U.S.

Parent company Hudson Pacific Properties, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment trust, announced the decision April 28. It is concurrently winding down its leased soundstage facilities in Los Angeles, including its main commercial studio in West Hollywood — moves that will save as much as $27 million in costs, according to a news release.

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